Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, Europe, Volume II

740.0011 European War 1939/15742: Telegram

The Consul at Leopoldville (Mallon) to the Secretary of State

[Extract]

Leopoldville, October 8, 1941—midnight.
[Received October 10—9:48 a.m.]

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For Miles⁵¹ from Cunningham.

“Cable from General de Gaulle asks that President be informed of his deferential gratitude for having sent a mission to Free France as well as his deep thankfulness for the great things America has already done and the greater things America will do for the sake of liberty. Full text will follow by pouch. Will send one more cable before leaving on extended reconnaissance of entire territory by all available means.

Mallon

51. Brig. Gen. Sherman Miles, Assistant Chief of Staff, G–2 (Military Intelligence).